Meet King Henry XV. Now, this isn’t at all what I expected since when I think of French kings. I guess I presume that they always look fat and pompous with rosy cheeks and red lips...but I digress. He shows up with his trusty sidekick Duc d'Broglie to confront D’Eon about the papers that were delivered to him with the list of high ranking Russian officials, and reprimand him for not handing them over sooner. The King finally explains to D’Eon that his sister was a part of Le Secret du Roi, which is a secret organization that he has scattered all over the world to act as spies. Lia happened to be stationed in Russia, and I think that we can therefore assume that the letter sent to D'Eon was from his sister. The King then offers D’Eon an opportunity to follow in Lia’s path by joining Le Secret du Roi, which D'Eon accepts.
Later we somehow find out that the Duc d'Orléans was associated with Lia by acting as a conduit (meaning he passed information to and from her). In my humble opinion, before I pass top secret information along, I would try to make damn sure that my accomplice is trustworthy. But I guess if they were half as sensible as I was they wouldn't have an interesting plot line...hehehehe I joke. We also get a closer look at the Marquise de Pompadour who made a very short cameo in the first episode. She is the
King’s mistress, and in this episode she is touting a radical speech in the palace courts. That slutty traitor! If you're going to sleep with the king, you probably shouldn't commit treason...or I guess it gives you the perfect opportunity. In any case, I don't really know how I feel about her. She is the enemy after all.
D’Eon and his comrades continue their search for the Russian, who is aided by the Duc d'Orléans and his trusty advisor Compte de Saint-Germain who looks like a creepy eunuch. Our foolish protagonist fiercely refuses to allow Lia to possess him because he believes that his sister would never kill so mercilessly - and because he won't let her take over, he is about to be killed by Caron who has now received even greater power by the Compte. Caron, then instead of killing D'Eon, wastes precious time to give a grand speech. Personally, if the victim's going to die anyway, I would kill first and then give the speech. But I actually liked Caron speech, and it did affect D'Eon, because he says something quite poignant and relevant to everyone in any society. He ridicules our hero, scoffing at his laughable knightly status, mocking him as he is at the mercy of his sword. He asks D’Eon how it feels to be beaten by a commoner who scrapes to get by day by day, the scum of society whom D’Eon and his noble peers turn their powdery cheeks from, living in ignorant bliss. Well, something like that but only much more poetic and eloquent. But of course, Lia steps in and kills Caron for good this time.
D’Eon and his comrades continue their search for the Russian, who is aided by the Duc d'Orléans and his trusty advisor Compte de Saint-Germain who looks like a creepy eunuch. Our foolish protagonist fiercely refuses to allow Lia to possess him because he believes that his sister would never kill so mercilessly - and because he won't let her take over, he is about to be killed by Caron who has now received even greater power by the Compte. Caron, then instead of killing D'Eon, wastes precious time to give a grand speech. Personally, if the victim's going to die anyway, I would kill first and then give the speech. But I actually liked Caron speech, and it did affect D'Eon, because he says something quite poignant and relevant to everyone in any society. He ridicules our hero, scoffing at his laughable knightly status, mocking him as he is at the mercy of his sword. He asks D’Eon how it feels to be beaten by a commoner who scrapes to get by day by day, the scum of society whom D’Eon and his noble peers turn their powdery cheeks from, living in ignorant bliss. Well, something like that but only much more poetic and eloquent. But of course, Lia steps in and kills Caron for good this time.
The King has by now realized that his uncle, Duc d'Orléans has been plotting against him. The King then comes all the way to Paris to deliver a few lines to the Duke and pretty much kick his arse. Unfortunately for the "good guys" the Duke and Count are successful in aiding Baronsoff the Russian out of France. As Baronsoff leaves France, he is accompanied by a dashing young blond Parisian, quoting a few lines Dante's Inferno.
I find our enigmatic newcomer quite intriguing. I think he's evil, but he's probably a likeable antagonist. Right?
*Duc d'Broglie will also be referred to as Duke of Broglie or Broglie
*Marquise de Pompadour will also be referred to as Pompadour
*Comte de Saint-Germain will also be referred to as Count Saint-Germain
I find our enigmatic newcomer quite intriguing. I think he's evil, but he's probably a likeable antagonist. Right?
*Duc d'Broglie will also be referred to as Duke of Broglie or Broglie
*Marquise de Pompadour will also be referred to as Pompadour
*Comte de Saint-Germain will also be referred to as Count Saint-Germain
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